Friends...I'm baking brown rice these days. For years, I'd made it on the stovetop, as that's how I learned how to cook rice when I lived in the Dominican Republic years ago. Then I discovered the rice...
The original recipe calls for shishito peppers. They have a little more bite than bell peppers, but are not as hot as chilis. If you can find them, go ahead and use them.
I found this in the Easy Cooking card collection that I have. I have fixed it once, and loved it, then proceeded to forget about it. Since discovering Recipezaar, I have been culling through all the cooking...
Brushing this over grilled ribs produces a spicy sweet glaze. It can also be brushed over roast pork or baked ham for equally nice results. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Rewarm it over...
http://checkitoutavesta.blogspot.com/2009/02/vegetarian-okra-stew.html -- The final product is a rich and healthy stew that you can keep in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze it in batches to enjoy...
The first time I had a beverage with cucumber in it was at a spa several years ago. Simple thinly-sliced cucumber rounds in clean iced water... and it was heaven! (Ok, so the lovely, relaxing spa environment...
When I was growing up in Houston, there was a wonderful restaurant in our neighborhood called Ninfa's. Our favorite sauce was the Avocado Sauce that they put on the table.
A hearty root vegetable soup, with sweet curry spices. Serve with a citrus salad and thick whole grain bread. Use vegetable stock for part of the water for a richer soup. I use a prepared garam masala...
This is my favorite cranberry sauce from "Fruit Cookbook" by Nicole Routhier. My sister and I both love cranberry sauce and try out two new recipes every Thanksgiving. This year I'm not going to bother,...
This is a quick and easy recipe for honey butter spread. I made an elegant luncheon for one of my friends and needed a little something extra to add a special touch. She took one bite and instantly asked,...
I like making small batches of hummingbird food so I stay in the habit of cleaning the feeder regularly...but this recipe easily doubles or triples and the extra can be stored in the refrigerator.
More times than I can count, I've served fruit trays with this dip as an appetizer. Great for a simple dessert, but also for breakfast, brunch or snack.
"These fries are really good, and the dip is to die for! You would never think to put avocado dip on a sweet potato fry, but... oh my is it a yummy treat!! We ate these and I wanted more when tray was...
This is a recipe that I thought that I invented then I saw it in a Kraft magazine! It is sooo good.You can variate the cheese and dressing to make a new creation all your own! yummy!
I got this recipe from Susie Fishbein's Kosher by Design Lightens up. I made some minor changes to accommodate my low-carb diet, but keeping everyone else in the family happy. By using corn on the cob,...
This is a wonderful pumpkin, apple spice bread! I give both vegan and regular baking option, but I bake this vegan because the banana makes it super moist. This recipe makes two loaves. One option is to...
This recipe is super easy and super quick(compared to the common method). I use an electric pressure cooker so I'm not sure how it will work with a stove top pressure cooker(I worry that it may scorch)...
This is a welcome to Florida recipe from one of my new neighbors. She brought us a jar of the pickles and kindly included her easy to make recipe. Cook time is refrigerator time.
A delighful side dish, or topping, especially served with a steak and potaotes! Add as many mushrooms as desired. This tastes best with lots of salt and pepper. Easy to make, elegant, and yummy!
This is a good remedy for cough in adults. Apple cider vinegar has anti-bacterial and detoxifying properties. Honey coats the throat providing soothing relief to irritated and sore throats, and the cayenne...
This recipe is submitted for play in ZWT8 - Spain/Portugal. It is a recipe by Ana Patuleia Ortins This is a truly wonderful dish that is easy to make and loaded with vitamin A. It is unique because a straight...
This recipe comes from a little book called ABC Jiffy Cookery. I've had it for over 50 years. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet. I'm putting them here so I can find them easier.
This is my favorite dip for artichokes and for grilled cheese sandwiches. You can adjust the amount of Tabasco used and even use another brand of hot sauce.
This was in Gourmet to accompany beer-battered fish. It was yummy and gave the fish a Spanish (from the paprika) accent. The ingredients might not be what you have on hand, but for a special occasion or...
Tthis particular recipe was published in Soap Opera Digest during the summer of 2002, I believe. It was created by a character Timmy on the Soap Opera "Passions". I've heard that it really good, so I hope...
A healthy, quick, and easy recipe from Eating Well Magazine. To make extra-crispy chips, use a mandoline for even thinner slices. Only 141 calories and 2 g fat per serving. Store in an airtight container...
A light, refreshing Lebonese salad. Don't be fooled by the long list of ingredients - this is super easy and comes together in a snap! It's wonderful in the summertime and makes a great addition to a BBQ...
This is very refreshing and a little different from the usual gazpacho. I use an immersion blender to puree the tomatillos rather than a regular blender. Adapted from Fine Cooking, June/July 2007. (Time...
This is a dip that I have been making and enjoying for many years, and I don't even like curry. This dip is exceptionally good with crudites (assorted chilled veggies) or with Fritos corn chips. This keeps...
I serve this with sliced baguette bread (this recipe makes enough for two whole baguettes). This recipe is heavy on the garlic, so if you aren't a big fan, start with 1 clove and work your way up.
It's great to stock up on vegetables when they're on sale, but sometimes I don't use the quantity I buy on time which isn't thrifty at all. Today I learned how simple it is to freeze fresh broccoli and...